The term “racquet sports” includes badminton, real tennis, squash, table tennis and lawn tennis. A racquet sport is a sport played with a hollow rubber ball, tennis ball, or shuttlecock. A racquet sport can be played indoors or outdoors. Racquet sports provide various health benefits for the body. These include strengthening bones and muscles; improved […]
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Texas Senators Leticia Van de Putte and Mario Gallegos, Jr. examine a map of Texas at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Thursday, July 31, 2003. Democratic state lawmakers fled Texas for the second time in three months to stop a Republican campaign to redesign the state’s congressional districts. Tom pennington Star-Telegram Archives ALBUQUERQUE, […]
Judy (Lefler) Harris Moe Our dear mom Judy (Lefler) Harris Moe passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday May 15, 2021 in Erie, Colorado. She was born to Nellie Maxwell Lefler and Benjamin Arden Lefler on October 21, 1947 in Mitchell, SD. She grew up in Billings and Missoula, and graduated in 1965 […]
Grant Cardone’s real estate investment firm, Cardone Capital, has announced the acquisition of Camino Real Apartments, a 235-unit multi-family property in Boca Raton, Florida. The acquisition brings the company’s multi-family portfolio to 29 properties with a total of 9,218 units, and total assets under management to $ 2.2 billion. Cardone’s funding model: Cardone Capital uses […]
The death of Elvis Presley on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42 shocked the world. But did you know that the King’s final photo, taken hours before his death, is on display in Graceland for fans to see? The photo is next to the last car he ever drove, his 1973 Stutz Blackhawk […]
Image source: unsplash.com Over the past ten years, there have been several impressive auctions of sports memorabilia. Jerseys, championship rings, historical documents and world record baseballs have all contributed to the hobby’s staggering numbers. Looking at these memories, you will remember your favorite sports teams. If you want to cheer on your current favorite team […]
Vernon competes for the most active Photo: ParticipACTION Vernon joined a national challenge to find Canada’s most active community. Residents are encouraged to take action for ParticipACTION Canada’s most active community challenge. You can download the ParticipACTION app and create a profile to start adding your minutes to the Vernon total. For the month of […]
MERIDEN, CT – (From Wallingford Funeral Home) On May 22, 2021, Dr. Hamp Smead Pratt, Jr., a surgeon and physician who treated patients in Meriden from 1967, died at the age of 86 of natural causes. Dr Pratt retired from surgery in 1999, but he never ceased to be a true physician. He loved medicine […]
As most Americans know, our athletic tastes don’t exactly match those of the world. American football is rarely seen outside of North America, while football, by far the most popular sport in the world, is just beginning to reach the same level as sports like baseball, basketball and hockey. . Perhaps it’s no surprise that […]
Source: unsplash.com Extreme sports are suitable for anyone who likes a challenge. They are distinguished from traditional sports precisely by their authenticity and uniqueness. They require very good physical and mental preparation, encourage creativity, but also involve risks. In order for a person to be able to play some of these sports, they must be […]
CONWAY – The last frontage of Artist Falls Lodge – formerly known as the Cranmore Fitness Club – came down Thursday morning around 11 a.m., according to project manager Jim Shultz of Opechee Construction Corporation in Belmont. The property is being razed to make way for a four-story, 92-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott […]
Wow, it’s been an amazing year. For many, they were unable to go to work for long periods of time and then were pushed back into a market with pandemic fears, along with a number of financial concerns. Many people struggled to make ends meet during this time, and stress became a serious problem. Stress […]
Lia Coryell poses for a photo during an archery competition. Photo courtesy of Dr. Nicole Detling. Until Lia Coryell won the Parapan Am Championships in March, she had never had a gold medal draped around her neck. And yet, people who know Coryell will tell you that she is undefeated. Several months ago, Coryell was […]
From left to right: Rick St. Cyr, Project Director of the Public Works Project Management Branch, Col. Jeff Paine, Commander of the US Army Garrison at Fort Leonard Wood, and Megan O’Donoghue, Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, tie the ribbon to officially open the new functional fitness room on May 24 at […]
Racquetball facilities such as RAC have reused some of their courts for various programs, have closed their doors or become warehouses. I remember when the RAC eagerly awaited the arrival of our new life cycle. Today, countless people have more sophisticated exercise equipment in their homes. About 10 years ago, a fundamental shift took place […]
In July 1977, a few weeks before his untimely death at age 42, Elvis Presley released his 24th and last album Moody Blue. A mix of live work and studio sessions, six tracks were recorded in Graceland’s Jungle Room. The RCA King’s Record Company parked their trucks right outside the Memphis Mansion and had a […]
LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. (KGET) – It has been more than five months since UC Santa Cruz student and 23-time racquetball world champion Dane Elkins was missing, but recent possible sightings in Kern County have renewed his family and the great community. hope. Earlier this month, someone reportedly saw Dane at Tillie Creek Campground in Wofford […]
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May 24, 2021 2:18 PM Site staff Posted: May 24, 2021 2:18 PM MIDDLETON – David W. Glendenning, 85, of Middleton, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Agrace HospiceCare. During his stay, he received many heartwarming visits from friends and family. David was born September 18, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of […]
When Gayle Shaffer left the Midwest to attend college on the Gulf Coast, it didn’t take long for her to experience Southern hospitality at the University of South Alabama. “I immediately felt at home,†she said. “You couldn’t walk across campus without everyone you meet saying ‘Hey’. I liked it. I made friends there and […]
Fresh pints of beer on the HooDoo Brewing Companys deck. Hudson lindenberger Alaska residents embrace the wild and secluded nature of their state; it’s something they wear as a badge of honor. The hardships other Americans lament – blizzards, high prices, out-of-stock items are things Alaskans take for granted. It is the price they pay […]
When Gayle Shaffer left the Midwest to attend college on the Gulf Coast, it didn’t take long for her to experience Southern hospitality at the University of South Alabama. “I immediately felt at home,†she said. “You couldn’t walk across campus without everyone you meet saying ‘Hey’. I liked it. I made friends there and […]
When Gayle Shaffer left the Midwest to attend college on the Gulf Coast, it didn’t take long for her to experience Southern hospitality at the University of South Alabama. “I immediately felt at home,†she said. “You couldn’t walk across campus without everyone you meet saying ‘Hey’. I liked it. I made friends there and […]
May 21, 2021 8:28 PM Site contributor Posted: May 21, 2021 8:28 PM Chad Edward Jourdan, 41, went to be with the Lord for well-deserved peace on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home in Sun Prairie. He was born on May 5, 1980 in Madison and was the son of Hubert “Herb” and Elaine […]
Port Coquitlam’s mother says efforts to improve the city’s recreation grant for children’s programs don’t go far enough Like many Canadians, Kirstin Hepburn suffered a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic and is having a harder time making ends meet. The Port Coquitlam woman juggles childcare with her mother to cut costs for her […]
Arlington’s first stand-alone aquatic center could open in the coming months. “The [Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center] will open this summer, but it’s too far away to give an exact month or day, â€Parks and Recreation spokesperson Susan Kalish told ARLnow. The approved budget for fiscal 2022 includes funding for the opening of the […]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will play a major role in hosting the 2022 World Games, the local organizing committee said after signing a large-scale cooperation agreement. The competitions for the Birmingham 2022 World Games will take place across the entire UAB campus. BBVA Field, home of UAB men’s and women’s soccer, will […]
As of May 19, the California Department of Public Health allowed Orange County to enter the yellow level of the state’s action plan for a safer economy. OC achieved the status change by maintaining the Yellow or “Minimal†metrics in three categories for one week. The county’s adjusted case rate is now just 1.5 per […]
Kara Eaker performs on balance beam at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on October 8, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany. It’s a classic American women’s gymnastics scenario: just four spots on this summer’s Olympic team, and at least a dozen athletes vying for them. As always, Simone Biles seems a lock in leading the team. […]
Born: May 9, 1927 as Kenneth Ray Erickson to Melvin and Katie Erickson. Katie nicknamed him Billy when he was about 3, and that stuck with him for life. Billy was a cadet at Hill Crest Golf Course when he was about 12 years old. It was burning a lot of sun and turning pink. […]
Pac-12 Freshman of the Week (December 3) 2018-19 Honorable Mention Pac-12 All-Freshman Team 2021 WNIT All-Memphis Region 2020-21 (Junior): Played in all 23 games, starting 22… She scored in double digits in eight games… Averaging 12.0 points and 7.7 rebounds in CU’s three WNIT games… Tuitele recorded her only double-double of the season (14 pts, […]
There seem to be days, weeks, and months, designated to celebrate everything from important things like Remembrance Day and Canada Day to those frivolous days marking our love of bacon or apple pie. With the growing list of “days” to mark all kinds of things, it becomes more and more difficult to get people’s attention […]
The sky blue raglan sweatshirt she wore with a pastel pink bib shorts at the Chelsea Harbor Club in 1997! The black and yellow jumpsuit she paired with a club collar shirt and tie in Berlin in 1985! The Northwestern preppy purple sweatshirt she wore with a Gucci Bamboo bag at the gym in 1996! […]
It all started with a few questions from daughter to father about a funny little racket. Mark Sikorski hadn’t played racquetball for 20 years when his daughter found racquet and got interested in the sport. The two began training together, upgraded their equipment, and began participating in father-daughter tournaments. It was 12 years ago. Sikorski’s […]
The 2022 World Games (TWG2022) and UAB have teamed up to add competition venues and other media for the international event taking place in the metro area next year. The Birmingham organizing committee for TWG2022 and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) announced on Monday that UAB will host several competitions on its campus, […]
Coronado Islander No. 23 Janie Ruttert (left) walks past a defender as she takes him to the hoop during Tuesday, May 11, 2021 game against Hoover High School in Coronado. Islanders won in overtime 49-43 Basketball games can get hectic and physical, as anyone who watches the sport can tell you. The team that jostles […]
The 2022 World Games announced Monday that the University of Alabama at Birmingham will host several competitions. BBVA Field, home of UAB men’s and women’s soccer, will host lacrosse. Tug of war will be played in the athletics facilities of the UAB. Racquetball and squash competitions will be played at the UAB Recreation Center. “The […]
The university will host several competitions and provide accommodation for athletes for a world event. The Birmingham 2022 World Games Organizing Committee today announced that the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) will host multiple competitions on its campus and partner with the global event on multiple initiatives. The 2022 World Games (TWG2022), an international multisport […]
Editor’s Note: This is part of an occasional series on where to get fit in Schuylkill County. • TThe Schuylkill Snowshoe Family Sports and Fitness Center is the most unusually decorated gymnasium I have ever been to. In the lobby, an animal head and a colorless Yuengling neon sign are mounted on wood-paneled walls. Exercise […]
LeBron James writes with his left hand, eats with his left hand, and uses his dominant left hand for almost everything he does in life – except his job. “I didn’t know that,” said Bill Walton, who played right-handed and brushed his teeth left-handed, “but I’m not surprised at anything from LeBron James.” Except it’s […]
MEADOWBROOK, PA – A unique Montgomery County estate is now on the market. The mansion sits on a 10-acre strip of land in the Meadowbrook area and features ponds, a private central courtyard, and acres of greenery. Inside you’ll find a gym and spa, featuring a racquetball court, sauna, hot tub, billiards room, cathedral ceilings […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – US Olympic triathletes will have the chance to punch their tickets to Tokyo at this week’s Triathlon World Championship Series event in Yokohama, Japan, which serves as the team’s second and final self-qualifier American Olympic Triathlon 2020. In addition to the elite race, a Paratriathlon World Championship Series event is also […]
The squirrels are laughing at me. What could be causing them to make such a rowdy while I was trying to shoot hoops? Did I tell you I hate squirrels? They’ve been my # 1 public enemy ever since someone tried to eat my car during Hurricane Irma. Evil creatures have caused all kinds of […]
I’m just sitting and wondering if the Celtics will be ready for the playoffs. Who is in left field? Red Sox fans must be wondering. Oh oh. Another questionable Kentucky Derby winner. The B’s will face Mr. Z in the playoffs. Press article: Lefty Nick Dombkowski throws a hit for the U. from Hartford. A […]
Old Lyme – Want to know all about the Old Lyme High School Boys Tennis program, including its history and traditions? Senior George Danes, the 2019 Shoreline Conference Singles Champion, recommends watching a video called Old Lyme High School Tennis Documentary, which details the 2011-12 school year. In the 24 minute and two second documentary […]
BEATRICE – Construction continues at YMCA Béatrice on a project that will add approximately six thousand square feet of space. General manager Alison Leonard says this involves a new use of the current space, as well as a new area in front of the facility. “We will almost triple our wellness center. The six thousand […]
Dagmara Wozniak celebrates at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 13, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The US fencing team had one of its best Olympic performances in Rio five years ago. The United States team won four medals, including bronze in the men’s foil and women’s saber and individual medals in the […]
Becca Hamilton throws a stone between teammates Tabitha Peterson and Aileen Geving at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 February 14, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. There was a lot at stake for the US at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary. Most important was the chance to secure a berth at the Beijing […]
(LR) Becca Hamilton, Nina Roth, Aileen Geving and Tabitha Peterson during their match against Japan at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 on February 14, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. For a few hours on Friday afternoon, the US Women’s Curling Team closely followed the match between Switzerland and Germany at the World Women’s Curling […]
Taylor Spivey competes for the United States team in triathlon. Photo credit – USA Triathlon. As the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games will see unprecedented television coverage this year – with a record 1,200 hours and a prime-time slot – more attention will be on Paralympians than ever before. And while some para sports are almost […]
Hailey and Erik Silvers say they have come full circle, in several ways, with the opening in April of their Snap Fitness in a new facility at 10 Shorewood Drive. It’s inside the building they fell in love with years ago, and it’s where they plan to be in the future. “When it finally works, […]
EMMITSBURG, Md. – The Bryant University women’s lacrosse team fought hard for the full 60 minutes of the Northeastern Conference semifinal game, but failed at Mount St. Mary’s, 12 -10, Wednesday in Emmitsburg. GAME INFORMATIONMount St. Mary’s 12, Bryant 10Recordings: Bryant (7-6, 7-6) | Mont Sainte-Marie (13-2, 11-0)Location: Waldron Family Stadium (Emmitsburg, Maryland) COACH ROCHE’S […]
“My experience in the Big Ten, going through the expansion twice, with Nebraska first and Maryland and Rutgers, I think there has to be a conscious effort and a taking of intentional decision for there to be and to feel united as a conference, “said Phillips.” That doesn’t mean that there aren’t difficult circumstances and […]
House version of full gaming bills includes key Senate variants, provides significant funding for ‘health services’ Later this week, the House of Representatives is expected to hold a floor vote on a so-called comprehensive gambling proposal, which, if passed, would be a key step towards the proliferation of legal gambling in the state of l […]
SMITHFIELD, RI – The fourth-seeded Bryant University women’s lacrosse team look to give Mount St. Mary’s their first conference loss of the season as they travel to Emmitsburg on Wednesday, May 5 in 1 p.m. for the semi-finals of the Northeastern Conference. THE DETAILSOpponent: Mont Sainte-MarieLocation: Waldron Family Stadium (Emmitsburg, Maryland)Date and time: Wednesday, May […]
SMITHFIELD, RI – Vito Morgese had a shutout as the Bryant University baseball team beat Long Island University, 5-0, to win the Northeastern Conference Series. Morgese dispersed seven hits, three goals on goals and six strikeouts in the first full game of his career. He threw a career-high 113 shots and also eliminated two runners. […]
Martha Chavez poses after stepping onto the podium at the Toronto 2015 Parapan Am Games. Four US para-archers started the Paralympic qualifying process on the right foot with victories in stages 1 and 2 of the US Paralympic Team Trials for archery over the weekend in Newberry, Fla. Eric Bennett (recurve), Martha Chavez (compound bow), […]
SMITHFIELD, RI – Three medals and two broken records marked the first day of the Northeastern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships as the Bryant University men’s track team finished seventh and the women third. COMMENTS FROM THE SWISS COACH Men | “The guys came out full blast today. We’ve talked a lot about how […]